A multi-vehicle collision slowed traffic on the Pat Bay Highway Friday morning.
The incident happened near Island View Road and closed one lane of southbound traffic into Victoria.
Central Saanich Police have just cleared the scene after asking drivers to avoid the area.
Three people were taken to hospital for minor injuries.
The highway is the main road into Greater Victoria from Sidney, North and Central Sannich, along with passengers and vehicles arriving at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Hwy 17 SB @ Island View Rd is down to one lane for an accident. Avoid area if possible #csaan#yyjtraffic^dc
— CS Police Service (@cspoliceservice) October 20, 2017
MVI at Hwy 17 and Island View Rd. 3 taken to hospital for minor injuries #csaa #yyjtraffic^dc
— CS Police Service (@cspoliceservice) October 20, 2017
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Hwy 17 @ Island View Rd is back to normal. Thank-you for your patience #csaan #yyjtraffic^dc
— CS Police Service (@cspoliceservice) October 20, 2017
